OpenAir St. Gallen

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MusicSt. Gallen
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe gorge setting is what makes OpenAir St
LanguageFrench, German, Italian, and RomanshCurrency: CHF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

OpenAir St. Gallen in St. Gallen

OpenAir St. Gallen turns a wooded ravine called the Sittertobel, on the edge of the city, into a four-day music festival every summer, with a lineup that spans pop, hip-hop, electronic and rock. Steep tree-lined slopes form a natural amphitheater around the stages, and camping spreads along the gorge's edges. Running unbroken since 1977, it is one of Switzerland's longest-running open-airs, close enough to Lake Constance to draw visitors from Germany and Austria too.

OpenAir St.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The gorge setting is what makes OpenAir St

02

The mystery stays covered

Gallen stand out among Switzerland's crowded open-air calendar

03

The city starts moving

Instead of a flat showground, the Sittertobel gives the festival a natural bowl of wooded slopes, so sightlines and acoustics behave differently than at a standard field festival, and smaller stages get tucked directly into the trees

04

The water draws everyone in

The booking mixes major international touring acts with a strong current of Swiss and German-language artists, reflecting the festival's roots as a regional, volunteer-driven event rather than a corporate import

05

The old stones answer

Its unbroken run since 1977 is rare in European festival circles, and the eastern Switzerland location near Lake Constance means the trip doubles easily with a stop in the Appenzell countryside or the lakeside towns nearby

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's unbroken run since 1977 has built a loyal regional following that treats the event as a fixed point on the eastern Switzerland summer calendar

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with local clubs and associations running many of the food stands rather than outside vendors

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of St. Gallen you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Sturdy closed-toe shoes for the Sittertobel's uneven wooded paths, light layers for warm late-June days that cool fast after dark in the gorge, earplugs, and a compact rain layer since the...

Safety

At OpenAir St. Gallen, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if OpenAir St. Gallen runs late.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

CHF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.42 N, 9.37 EOpen in Google Maps

St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Nearest airportFDH — Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen
TransportStay close enough to the part of St. Gallen you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if OpenAir St. Gallen runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to St. Gallen via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near St. Gallen, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearSturdy closed-toe shoes for the Sittertobel's uneven wooded paths, light layers for warm late-June days that cool fast after dark in the gorge, earplugs, and a compact rain layer since the ravine traps weather.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Switzerland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is OpenAir St. Gallen?

OpenAir St. Gallen is listed for Past edition: 25–28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does OpenAir St. Gallen take place?

The festival is listed in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLopenairsg.ch
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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